The Science and Art of Herbal Medicine
A hands-on introductory workshop
Saturday, May 31st | 9:30 AM - 3 PM
RiverSong Farm, Saxapahaw, NC
Discover how plants can be powerful allies on your health journey in this immersive day of hands-on herbal learning. From garden to herb cabinet, you will explore the transformative power of plants & learn how to safely incorporate a few gentle herbs into your wellness routine.
What you'll experience:
Explore a living herb garden with all your senses – touch, taste, smell and learn about a few of our local plant allies
Learn how recognize and source good quality herbs and herbal preparations
Connect directly to plant wisdom through a plant meditation
Enjoy a refreshing herbal mocktail made during class
Create your own herbal preparation to take home
The workshop emphasizes developing a deeper connection with the natural world, while learning how to use herbs safely and effectively. As you engage with plants directly—rather than simply taking supplements off a shelf—you'll awaken your innate healing wisdom and discover the joy that comes from being in relationship with plant allies.
$120 + $5 materials fee
Class size is limited! Register ASAP.
Reserve your seat by emailing lea@greenheartnc.com
About the Instructor
Lea Clayton, LMBT, BCPP is a clinical herbalist, an NC licensed massage & bodywork therapist & a board certified Polarity Therapist (LMBT#5134, BCPP.) She has been in bodywork practice since 2004 & clinical herb practice since 2018. She began her herbalism education in 2003 as an apprentice to local wise woman herbalist Suki Roth and has completed a 4-year clinical herbal training with David Winston, Registered Herbalist AHG.
As an herbalist she both consults individually and offers group classes in botanical medicine. She grows and wildcrafts herbs, makes medicine and maintains a small (but awesome!) herbal dispensary at RiverSong Farm, her home in Saxapahaw.
